EXPE R I E N C E TH E CAR LI S LE D I F F E R E N C E

30-Year Old Membrane

Non-Reinforced Membrane What does it mean to define a standard? For Carlisle, it means
offering the most durable membranes at the lowest overall
More than a half century ago, Carlisle SynTec Systems
lifecycle costs. It means more than pioneering EPDM—it
revolutionized the commercial roofing industry with its EPDM
means offering the first reinforced membrane, pressure-
membrane, establishing a track record of superior performance
sensitive and prefabricated accessories, Factory-Applied Tape
and quality that would become a hallmark. Throughout the
and FleeceBACK® membranes.
years, our experience with EPDM has allowed us to define the
standards of quality and reliability. Carlisle’s EPDM defines the standard for single-ply roofing.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE

This membrane was originally installed in 1984 on a project in

Physical Properties
Orange, CT. The building owners had chosen to warrant the roofing
system for 10 years, which at the time was one of the longest warranties Test
Specification
Test Results of
available. After performing for 30 years, the original EPDM roof was Physical Property for New
Method 30-year old
Membrane
replaced with a new 60-mil EPDM fully adhered system. Membrane
Nominal Thickness, % D412 +/- 10% -1%
Real world empirical evidence and industry-leading Xenon Arc
Factory Seam Strength, min D816 Membrane Membrane
accelerated weathering performance are a testament to the long-term Rupture Rupture
sustainability of EPDM Roofing Systems. Resistance to Heat Aging*
Properties after 28 days at 240°F (116°C) D573
A sample of this 30 year old membrane was sent to a third-party
Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa) D412 1205 (8.3) 1751
laboratory to test its physical properties. The table to the right
Elongation, Ultimate, min, % D412 200 367
illustrates the tests that were completed and how they compare to the
Tear Strength, min, lbf/in (kN/m) D624 125 (21.9) 219
specification for new membrane.
Ozone Resistance D1149 No Cracks No Cracks
Condition after exposure to 100 pphm
Ozone in air for 168 hours @ 104°F
(40°C) Specimen is at 50% strain
Brittleness Temperature, max, °F (°C)* D476 -49 (-45) Passed
Resistance to Water Absorption
After 7 days immersion at 158°F (70°C) D471 +8, -2 +3.48
Change in mass, max., %

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